National Board Readiness Survey
National Board Readiness Survey

Candidate Support Provider

Think Systematically, Support Exceptionally 

You’ve achieved National Board Certification, now candidates are asking for your help. 

You want to give back. You remember the support that carried you through your own journey. But when candidates reach out, you’re thinking: “Where do I even start? What if I give them the wrong advice?” 

You don't need to figure it out alone.

Our 4 comprehensive learning modules give you everything you need to confidently guide candidates from their first step to success. We’ve distilled years of effective support strategies into clear, actionable steps. Now you can focus on what matters: helping educators achieve their goals

These modules are for you if: 

  • You want to support candidates but feel uncertain about where to begin 
  • You’re already helping teachers and want to strengthen your impact 
  • You’re leading a cohort and need structured, proven frameworks 
  • You want to give back with confidence, not guesswork 

Stop second-guessing. Start supporting with clarity.  Whether you’re mentoring one candidate or leading an entire cohort, these modules transform your good intentions into powerful, effective support. 

Ready to become the Candidate Support Provider you want to be? 

Contact us to schedule training or learn more.  Individual modules are $100 each.  Sign up for all 4 for $300.  Payment plans available.  District funding accepted.  

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Modules

Module 1:
Foundations of National Board Certification & Ethical Support
Purpose: Build a strong understanding of the National Board process and the ethical boundaries of candidate support. 
  • Overview of National Board Certification components and timelines 
  • The role of a Candidate Support Provider (CSP) 
  • NBPTS Policy Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support (feedback vs. editing, guidance vs. direction) 
  • Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Module 2:
Coaching Skills for Adult Learners 
Purpose: Strengthen facilitation and coaching skills to promote candidate analysis and reflection. 
  • Principles of adult learning and how this “looks” in CSP practice 
  • Coaching vs. mentoring vs. consulting 
  • Questioning techniques that promote analysis and reflection 
  • Building trust, Creating a Safe Learning Space  
  • Supporting Candidates who feel overwhelmed, unfocused, discouraged 
Module 3:
Providing Effective, Ethical Feedback 
Purpose: Equip Candidate Support Providers to give insightful feedback without crossing ethical boundaries. 
  • Characteristics of feedback (specific, standards-based, reflective) that refines and clarifies candidate’s thinking 
  • Distinguishing feedback from editing or rewriting 
  • Using rubrics, standards, and guiding questions 
  • Supporting written commentary, video analysis, and student work samples 
Module 4:
Supporting Candidates Through the Certification Journey
Purpose: Prepare Candidate Support Providers to support candidates holistically—from planning to submission. 
  • Supporting Session Planning, goal setting, pacing, and time management 
  • Addressing candidate stress, self-doubt, and perfectionism 
  • Differentiating support for first-time, retake, and maintenance candidates 
  • Preparing candidates for submission and reflection post-submission